Morocco blocks mass migration attempt into Spain's Ceuta enclave


  • World
  • Sunday, 15 Sep 2024

RABAT (Reuters) - Moroccan authorities on Sunday prevented dozens of migrants from storming a border fence to reach the Spanish enclave of Ceuta, after calls on social media for a mass migration attempt.

Spain's two enclaves on Morocco's Mediterranean coast, Ceuta and Melilla, share the only land borders of the European Union with Africa. The enclaves sporadically experience waves of attempted crossings by migrants trying to reach Europe.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

Next In World

Trump says no tariffs next month after agreeing outline of Greenland deal
U.S. tariffs on European countries could slow Latvia's economic growth: economist
Finland's economy shows early recovery signs despite trade-policy uncertainty: Nordea Bank
Roundup: Britain's job market struggles between working rights protection, employment cost hikes
Greenland gov't advises public to stockpile five-day emergency supplies
2nd LD Writethru: European Parliament puts EU-U.S. trade deal on hold over Greenland tariff threats
Chile's miners flag risks in dual oversight of mining, economy ministries
China to send 2 giant pandas to Munich zoo under 10-year conservation program
Russia's inflation eases to 5.6 pct in 2025
Britain's inflation rate increases to 3.4 pct in December

Others Also Read